Not always, but there may be certain situations like we mentioned with the certifications of PennHip or OFA, those are required to have anesthesia....
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The big difference between them is their physical appearance. And the other big difference is going to be the diseases that fleas and ticks carry....
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We see a lot of tick-borne diseases in this area....
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If your dog's on medication, first, bring the medications with you. I know typically, in an emergency, nobody's thinking clearly....
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It can help us to know how to treat your pet....
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Hair loss would be something I'd want to see the pet for, as well as inflammation, discomfort, bleeding, and pustules....
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Yeah. Regular deworming is what we recommend, and the CDC recommends it....
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Far and away, the best way is to brush the dog’s teeth....
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I would say the most accurate tool depends on the best position we can get on a pet....
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One of the best things is just good grooming....
Are there chew toys that can work to also “brush” my dog’s teeth? - Brooks-Falls Veterinary Hospital
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There are many that will advertise that they will brush your dog's teeth, but they're not going to do exactly the same as a good old fashion toothb...
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Fish oils would be the first one that comes to my mind....
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Usually very effective....
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Much of the time, dogs will get it from their environment....
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By all means, you do. Again, brushing is the best. GREENIES are a supplement. The chews are a supplement....
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They can, in a sense. It's not what you think about you or I getting a cavity, and we don't do fillings here....
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Baseline diagnostic images are basically just what it says. It gives us the baseline of what is normal versus what may be abnormal....
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Sure, they go in hand in hand. One of the frustrating syndromes we deal with is called lick granulomas, where dogs focus on an area....
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Intestinal parasites can be passed inside the womb of the female dog onto her puppies....
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Flea allergy dermatitis, fortunately, is becoming a lesser concern for us because flea products nowadays are so good....